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27-09-2021

Axalta Completes Acquisition of U-POL

Axalta Coating Systems, a global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of U-Pol Holdings Limited. Based in the United Kingdom, U-Pol is a manufacturer of repair and refinish products. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/axalta-completes-acquisition-of-u-pol-2932679.html

01-09-2021

BASF Closes Divestiture of Global Pigments Business

In June, BASF closed the divestiture of its global pigments business to the fine chemical company DIC after meeting clearance conditions. The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is €1.15 billion. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/basf-closes-divestiture-of-global-pigments-business-2929924.html

28-07-2021

Clariant Expands Pigments Laboratory

Clariant Pigments has expanded its new state-of-the-art pigments’ laboratory in Krugersdorp near Johannesburg. Opened in early 2021, the new facility services the emerging Middle East and Africa paints and coatings market. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/clariant-expands-pigments-laboratory-2915829.html

26-05-2021

Asahi Kasei Europe Now at Düsseldorf Harbour

On 16th November 2020 Asahi Kasei Europe started office operation at its new location at Düsseldorf Harbour, Germany. In March 2021, the Asahi Kasei Europe R&D Center relocated from Dormagen to the new location. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/asahi-kasei-europe-now-at-duesseldorf-harbour-2894014.html

18-05-2021

Bachmann Strengthens Sales Department with Industry Knowhow

Since mid-October 2020, Stefan Bachmann is supporting the worldwide sales of ATS-Hero Fördertechnik based in Holzgerlingen, Germany. He brings over 25 years of global planning and sales experience. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/bachmann-strengthens-sales-department-with-industry-knowhow-2890454.html

09-03-2021

Freudenberg Chemical Specialities CEO retires

Hanno D. Wentzler, President & Chief Executive Officer of Munich-based Freudenberg Chemical Specialities SE & Co. KG (FCS), will retire at the end of December. His successor has already been appointed. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/freudenberg-chemical-specialities-ceo-retires-2863735.html

07-04-2020

Dürr suspends forecast for the current fiscal year

The Dürr Group has pointed out that it will probably not be able to achieve the results forecast for fiscal 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic. In view of the considerable uncertainty about the duration and consequences of the pandemic, the Board of Management cannot make a reliable sales and earnings forecast for the current year at this time. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/duerr-suspends-forecast-for-the-current-fiscal-year-2590846.html